ST. MARGARET’S

1999 RECORD: 3-6 overall, 1-3 in league

COACH: Brady Lock (70-56 in 15 seasons at school)

RETURNING STARTERS:

8 on offense, 6 on defense

TOP RETURNERS

Anthony Arreola, OL/DL, 6-0, 200, Sr.; Ryan Birtcher, RB/DB, 6-0, 160, Sr.; Brent Comerford, WR/DE, 6-0, 170, Sr.; Erik Hallenbeck, K, 5-11, 160, Sr.; Matt McGraw, RB/LB, 5-10, 175, Jr.

TOP NEWCOMERS

Chris Gee, WR/DB, 5-11, 170, Jr.; Andrew Morse, OL/DL, 6-1, 180, Jr.; John Sickler, WR/DB, 5-10, 170, Jr.

OUTLOOK

St. Margaret’s is one of the few teams in the league that can boast a strong offensive line, with depth and experience in Arreola, Brad Lyman, Matt Taylor and Paul Lancaster. The Tartans have to replace two all-league players, quarterback Rhett Swanson and running back Peter Spenuzza. Coulter Fleming and Cory Westrope are expected to battle for the quarterback spot, with a good group of young receivers to throw to, including all-league end Comerford. Defense is a question for Lock, but the Tartans should improve on last season’s 3-6 record. The Tartans’ kicking game is strong; Hallenbeck kicked a 52-yard field goal last season.

SCHEDULE

Sept. 9 vs. Claremont Webb; 16 vs. Covina Western Christian at Charter Oak HS; 21 at La Jolla Country Day; 28 at Riverside California School for the Deaf.

Oct. 7 at Mammoth; 13 vs. Fairmont; 21 vs. North Hollywood Campbell Hall.

Nov. 4 at Downey Calvary Chapel; 10 vs. Capistrano Valley Christian.